David Bradley, a renowned figure in the world of low-budget and martial arts films, was born on October 2, 1953, in Plano, Texas. Prior to his foray into the film industry, Bradley worked as a car salesman on Wilshire Boulevard in Los Angeles, honing his skills in various martial arts disciplines such as Shotokan Karate, Chinese Kempo, Tai Chi, and Aikido.
Bradley's acting career took off when he was cast as the lead in the third installment of the cult classic "American Ninja" series, American Ninja 3: Blood Hunt (1989). He went on to star in American Ninja 4: The Annihilation (1990) and American Ninja 5 (1993),replacing Michael Dudikoff in the latter.
In addition to his work in the "American Ninja" series, Bradley appeared in several other notable films, including Lower Level (1991),where he delivered a more intense and dramatic performance alongside Elizabeth Gracen. He also starred in American Samurai (1992) opposite Mark Dacascos, and in Cyborg Cop (1993) and Cyborg Cop 2 (1994) opposite John Rhys Davies.
Other notable roles include Hard Justice (1995),White Cargo (1996),and Total Reality (1997) opposite Thomas Kretschmann. Today, Bradley has shifted his focus to art and painting, showcasing his talents in a new and creative medium.